variants
or bling-bling
: flashy jewelry worn especially as an indication of wealth or status
broadly
: expensive and ostentatious possessions
Examples of bling in a Sentence
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Many of the pieces were gifted to Bennett by his friends or collaborators, giving the bling a sentimental quality.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
On Sunday, April 7, the 30-year-old country musician, nominated for CMT performance of the year and more, radiated on the red carpet in a slinky red David Koma dress with lace paneling and a sheer skirt with Effy jewelry for some bling.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Checking bank accounts, tax records Even though the Miami bling is what gives the PPP loan schemers a bad name, investigators say that’s not how they usually get caught for ripping off the government program.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2024
Presley was, of course, known for gifting friends, family, and colleagues dazzling bling.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024
Since joining the Bulgari family in 2021, Chopra Jonas has served up some serious bling game alongside her fellow ambassadors Anne Hathaway and Zendaya.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
Continuing his maximalist streak, Domingo added even more bling, including a dazzling brooch bow tie, David Yurman jewelry and a watch from Omega.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
All that bling comes at a cost, of course, with the ring expected to fetch between $700,000 and $1 million at the auction.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024
Interestingly, Sweeney appears to have gone jewelry-free with this look, letting the textured sequins on her briefs share bling duties with her subtle manicure.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2024
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
On Sunday, April 7, the 30-year-old country musician, nominated for CMT performance of the year and more, radiated on the red carpet in a slinky red David Koma dress with lace paneling and a sheer skirt with Effy jewelry for some bling.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Checking bank accounts, tax records Even though the Miami bling is what gives the PPP loan schemers a bad name, investigators say that’s not how they usually get caught for ripping off the government program.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2024
Presley was, of course, known for gifting friends, family, and colleagues dazzling bling.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024
Since joining the Bulgari family in 2021, Chopra Jonas has served up some serious bling game alongside her fellow ambassadors Anne Hathaway and Zendaya.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
Continuing his maximalist streak, Domingo added even more bling, including a dazzling brooch bow tie, David Yurman jewelry and a watch from Omega.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
All that bling comes at a cost, of course, with the ring expected to fetch between $700,000 and $1 million at the auction.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024
Interestingly, Sweeney appears to have gone jewelry-free with this look, letting the textured sequins on her briefs share bling duties with her subtle manicure.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2024
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bling. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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